Cordyceps is an absolute
superstar of the Chinese tonic herbal system, and is an
extremely effective and powerful life-enhancing agent,
equal to Ginseng and Reishi. Because it is rare, potent
and highly treasured, it is very expensive. This rare and
precious herb is considered to bean Essence tonic of the
highest stature. Cordyceps is said to build sexual and
physical power, mental energy, the immune system and is
universally believed in Asia to prolong life.
Cordyceps is used to strengthen
the body and mind at a fundamental level. It is thought
to be able to increase the "primary motive force for
life activities." Because it is both Yin and Yang
in nature it can be used by anyone safely and over a long
period of time. It restores the energy reserves consumed
by excessive exertion, adaption to stress or aging. Cordyceps
is thus one of the primary herbal substances used daily
as an anti-aging agent and for the purposes of rejuvenation.
As a sexual tonic, Cordyceps
is considered to have a profound long range strengthening
capacity. It is commonly used for impotence, sexual malaise,
frigidity and infertility.
Consistent use of Cordyceps
helps to strengthen the skeletal structure, and specifically
benefits the lower back region, the knees and ankles. It
is used for backache due to injury, fatigue, stress or
simple aging.
Cordyceps is also a major
Lung tonic. It can be used to strengthen respiratory power
in those who require extra energy in order to perform physical
work (e.g. labor, sports or exercise) or it can be used
by those who suffer from deficiency of lung power. It is
especially beneficial to those who suffer chronic lung
weakness with cough, wheezing or shortness of breath.
Cordyceps is considered
in Asia to be a powerful athlete’s tonic. It has
no steroidal constituents, but greatly improves performance
and muscle building capability.
Cordyceps is highly regarded
in China as a tonic for those who are recovering from an
illness or an operation, or after giving birth. In these
cases, the Cordyceps helps the patient recover their physical
power, to improve their appetite, and to protect the body
from infection.
Many studies now indicate
that Cordyceps can help the body resist a wide range of
pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. Cordyceps is used
in Asia to help treat fungus and yeast infections, and
intensive research is being conducted at dozens of institutions
in China and Japan relating to the potential of Cordyceps
to treat certain varieties of cancer.
